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The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-09-29
Our Temperance Society.

The Bottineau Temperance Society met
Tuesday evening, and elected the following
officers for the ensuing quarter:
President-M. 8. Harmon. F. ~
H.. Vice. -President-M McDougall.
Secretary-Willie McBain.
.Treasurer-M Miss Ada Dana. ~
Executive COMMITTEES W. Bennett.
Alex Sinclair, and Alex McBain.
Entertainment Committee-Dr. Greie,
Mrs McDougall and Miss Clara Hofacker.
Special Committee-M. 8. Harmon, J. B.
Sinclair, Squire Stewart, Mrs. Harmon, Mrs
Sinclair and Miss Marion Beaton.
The Last named committee will act in con-
junction with the executive COMMITTEES, 70,
the purpose Of calling special meeting,
throughout the county, and disseminating
the principles of prohibition during the cam.
paign Of the coming election.
Nothing else q any Importance was tran
sscted 1t this meeting.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-09-29

haSMuS SleLteDOR ana Elias ErtreSvaay
both Of Portland, Maine, arrived in Bottinear
Monday, and Immediately decided to locate
another general store here This morning sol
is being broken ON the vacant lots between
DR.. Greig's office, and the berber-shop, and tn,
building will soon 60 up.
Olaf J. Tonnesson, our watch maker anc
jeweler, will soon remove into the old Sin
clair building, where his sister, Miss Kathinks
Tonnesson, will also open millinery store
Mr.. I. is deserving Of good patronage, and
We hope will receive it always.
F. E. Champlin practices military tactics
right along. Every evening, when he walk.
out, he murmurs-"Let, left, left" To any
casual observer it would seem .as if he had
failed in achieving the object Of some tran
saction, but member Of Co. B. will under
stand tho matter right away.
W. II. Draper, dentist, desires us to state,
that he was obliged to return to Devils Lake
this (Thursday) morning, but that he will re-
turn next Monday, and bring his chair with
him, and thus be able to attend much better
to large number Of persons, who have signi-
ded their intention Of securing his services.
Chas McKeen, our rustling livery man, is
kept continually busy. Monday he rode all
over the country with q gentleman, looking
up land; Tuesday, he took large party to
Lords Lake; Wednesday, well, we will stop,
but suffice it to soy he let his rigs all out,
and to-day he says he will be obliged to. do
the same Charley is making money, and is
putting it in property right here.
John H. Simrall, more Familiarity known
as our popular and good-natured "Uncle
John," having finally settled up oil his bust
ness matters in Bottineau, departed Tuesday
morning for his old home in Kentucky.
During his residence among US the past three
years he won the esteem and friendship of
ell our people, and it was with regret that all
learned of his intention to leave. The
PIONEER wishes him success wherever he
goes.
Now chance is offered to amateur writer's
Of Minnesota and Dakota to make round up
the ladder to fame and fortune. The Mime
apolis Tribune, in its issue of last Sunday,
offers prize of $50 for the best article of
historical mention, the scene of which to be
laid in the northwest. A second prize Of
$25 for the next best. This offer holds good
until Dec. 1st. 1887, when the adjudgment
will be made. We hope some entcrprising
Dakotian will win the first prize, and thus
show to our neighbors Of Minnesota, that we
can not only win on babies, but also for
brains.
Sergeant Batesen has the honor Of being
tho "boquet' Of Troop B, while Stuart Eaton
acted in like capacity for the staff. Troop A
was unfortunate, in that it had no bouquet.
-Dunseith Times.
Lair, it don't do for a newspaper man TO
talk thusly. Would you have done other
wise if you had been SO detailed. When
Dunseith sends over such corps of bright
and beautiful ladies, as it did during en-
campment week, wo expect every man to do
his duty. Boquets are sometimes handy,
Won know
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-09-29
Ride-Shooting In Bottineau.

As is remembered, in last weeks issue OF
this paper We stated that Capt. Thompson,
Lieutenants Greig and Sinclair and others
had offered medals for the best marksmer
IN Company B, the same to be competed for
IL three consecutive contests. SATURDAY
afternoon Squads A and B made their frs,
contest for the prizes, and following is ap-
pended the scores made:
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-09-29

Much interest is being manifested in this
competition. and as can be seen from the
high records made, the boys are doing their
best. We ore authorized to announce that
the second shoot will take place next satur-
day, commencing at z o'clock sharp, provid-
ing it is q calm day. All four squads are
ordered to be on hand.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-09-29

FOUND:-On my premises three pigs
owner will please call for same at once, prove
property, pay expenses, and remove same.
CHAS. s. TREGENT,
Sec. 10, TIP. 162, II. rs, west.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-09-29

The following are the rates for, advertising
in the PIONEER: .-... :
Displayed, $1.00 per inch per month; Is
when over two inches. 1
Lscals 10 cents q line each insertion.
Legal advertisements at legal rates. At
torneys ordering legal advertisements pub
lished, will be held responsible for the pay
ment of the publication foes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-04-08

Important Subjects Before the Cabinet.
PROTECTION OF ALASKAN SEAL FISHERIES - THE
CANADIAN FISHERIES QUKSTlON-THB BRITISH DE-
NANDS ON HAYTI.
The Alaskan seal-fsheries question was dis
cussed at the Cabinet meeting yesterday as stated
In The STAR, with the view to their better protec-
ton from foreign interference. It is represented
that the interests are now threatened by the wan
ton and wholesale slaughter Of seals In the open
ocean. 1t seems that during the day the female
sealS leave their young on the shores OF the islands
In search OF food with which they return at night
Recently the practice has sprung up OF catching
the female seals while they are In search of food
Inelr young perish, as matter OF course, and the
perpetuatlon OF the animals Is ENDANGERED The
0lmcuity OF controlling this matter arises from
tne aleged want OF jurisdiction OF our Government
over these waters beyond the Smiles limit The
question viii be again considered at future meet
ing.
canadian fisheries matters were also considered,
as 70 the advtSability OF suitable action by the
fIesA0ent under the provisions OF the retaliatOry
act as it Is understood that information has been
received 10 the eject that England SuStatnS the
POsltlOn taken by the Canadian authorities, and
guessed Dy this Government.
Tue Cabinet discussed the alleged demand OF
Great Britain for the possession OF the Tortugas
lslanos or the payment by the Haytien govern
ment OF 81 100000 In settlement OF old claims
Inc United States have great interests In Haytt
commercial and otherwise, and are deeply con-
cerned In its welfare and prosperity. A CORE
subject
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LOST $4,000 BY kussANE.
He Had Much Valuable Machinery 0a
the Martha Nas hi m yson

NASHVILLE, Tenn, April g. special 20 the
American from Gallatin. Tex, says: There Is q
man here whose father knew Billy kissane 60 the
tune OF $4,000. Capt Samuel Lyon the present
owner and proprietor OF the Gallatin Touring and
OF the frm OF Lyon Bell, Cincinnatt lost a larye
consignment OF machinery, valued at $4,000 on
the ill-fated Martha Washington, which every
body believed kissane burned al Helena on tina
Mississippi river, near the mouth OF White River
on the same;yessel, kissane had a large cargo OF
been heavily insured previously When the re-
means OF the burned vessel were raised some of
these boxes that had not been DESTROYED by the
fire were discovered and opened. In them was
nothing but rubbish, such as gravel. stones and
sawdust. Mr.. Hamilton Lyon Is sun living u
johnson County, Ky.
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Society Notes.
Mrs McCalla wife Of Commander MoCa

Mrs. McCalla, wife OF Commander McCalla. O. s.
n, who has been in mourning all the winter and
has been greatly missed from the gayeties,of the
season, has nurSed her four children through
siege OF the measles. The young people are all
able to be in school now.
Mrs. Letter will go to New York on Easter Tues
day, for fOrtnight's stay.
Mrs. Mcpherson will give a musicale the first
week in the Easter season.
Mrs. Hearst will give q musicale in the latter
part Of April. .
Mr. McDermott, president OF the Cleveland, Ohio,
stOne-wOrks has, with his two daughters, been
visiting In this city. They have been to the
Pacific coast and spent some time in Los Angeles
Mr.. McDermOtt declares he will not live In the
severe lake climate, and undecided whether to go
to California for future home or come here with
apropOnderance IN favor OF the capital city.
Mrs. Senator Payne is spending the spring in
this city, to avoid the disagreeable weather Of
Northern Ohio, also that she may be present at
the christening OF her granddaughter, Mrs Whit
ney's baby, on Monday.
Mrs. BottOme gave her closing Bible talk yester-
day afternoon, to crowded house.
Mrs. John P. Stockton has had relapse of her
ailment severe attack OF muscular rheumatism.
that has confined her to her couch for three weeks
Mrs. stockton Is slowly recovering but will be un-
aole 10 hoid the Easter Sunday night reception
she had anticiaated giving.
Mr.. Fred Brown, Of New York, has Joined his
wife and sster-in-law Miss Willis, who have been
here for the past month.
The complimentary hop to be given by the
w ashtngton Light Infantry Easter Monday even
Ing Is looked forward to with much interest.
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The New York San NJ to-day says: The exec
utive committee OF the Framers Union were nota-
fed yesterday that the stone masons carpenters
and joiners, lathers and the brickayers OF unions
l. 3. 8, Ia, and - had stopped work. and stood
ready to do all in their power TO win the fight Tor
the framers II Is estimated that there are now
5000 men in the building trades on strike.
Al the headquarters OF the strikers, l46 J0nn.
son avenue Williamsburg, It was said that the
Rrfck ayers' unions had written 70 their national
executive committee I'm Baltimore asking the CON-
mtttee TO order a general strike throughout the
Metropolitan district, unless the troubles OF the
tled Anumber OF the trainers yesterday secured
contracts for work from builders and architects,
and arranged with their fellows for the execution
OF che c0ntracta The bosses cay they van not
o1
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Tcars That She Murdered Her Som.
AN INSANE woMAN's RAyINGs ABOUT HER MISSING

CHICAGO, April s.-A Times special from La
fayette Ind, says: Mrs. Humbaugh, a widow,
has become insane Il now In the hospital nj the
1atl. Some days ago her ten-year old boy disap-
peared. IL was at rrst thought that the lad, who
was pretty tough for one OF his years, had run
away, but during the last few days the mother
has talked almost incessantly about her boy at
times asking what would be done 10 her for KILL
ing him; at others saying that a strange man
came In the night and murdered him. threatened
body TO a remote spot and buried IL. Many fear
that the mother NAV have killed the boy In a mo-
ment OF insanity and buried him. Searching par
ties have looked all over the place, dragged the
stream, and examined the cistern, but can md n
trace OF the boy.
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THE FORMER AGENT HERE.
Mr. Hobart Brookes, who was the agent
the association in this city for five weeks,
November last, told a STAR reporter to-day that
wrote during that time about thirty-three police
but all OF them were not issued. He was informs
by the Stale Commissioner of Insurance Mfs,f
WORK ON THE ATLANTA, BOSTON AND CHICAGO 10
PUSHED

WORK ON THE ATLANTA. BOSTON AND CHICAGO 10 R0
PUSHED.
Secretary Whitney determined TO push to COM
pletion the work on the cruisers Atlanta, Boston
and Chicago. so as TO permit OF an early adjust
ment OF the accounts with the contractors and has
directed that the work at Chester on the Chicago,
be continued and prosecuted at that place with all
speed compatible with It's proper performance. and
until the contract work IL completed; that only
such extra work as is essentially necessary TO pre-
pare the vessel for her first trial shall be done at
present, and that all other extra work be post
poned until further orders SO not TO require any
work To be done on her after her arrival at the
navy-yard, New York, and preparatory TO her FIRST
siX-hours trial, except TO place on board the
weights necessary TO bring her 10 her contem-
plated mean draft (nineteen feeJ). The same gen.
eral Instructions so Tar as the same are appropr-
ate and necessary, will also govern the further
prosecution OF unfinished work ON the Boston AND
Atlanta.
CHIEF Engineer Loring and Chief ConstructU
Wilson have gone to New York 10 examine the
Boston and Atlanta, with view Of Fastening then
completion.
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Steel for the New War Vessels.

Steel for the New War Vessels.
FAVORABLE REPORTS FROM BOTH THE PACIFIC AND
THE ATLANTIC COASTS.
commander 4. D. Evans, chairman Of the board
to inspect steel for the new cruisers has received
letter from Lieut.. Gilmore, who is on duty in
specting the steel on the Pacific coast, In which
he speaks In the highest terms OF the quality Of
the material being turned out by the Union Iron
works for the new cruiser Charleston That which
he tested bended beautifully, and he says that
with little patience he is Of the opinion that
tney VIII 0e able to turn out as good material as
Is MADE 1t Is now as good as that made In the
kast. ne says, and In some respects superior. Com
to Cramps shipyards In Philadelphia, says that
the framing for the Baltimore is excellent and he
oouDts better steel was ever put into the frames
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-04-08

AN IMPROVED TONE IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE"
EX-Secretary Br1stOw is in the city. He called
upon Secretary Fairchild this morning and there
met Senator Sherman who had called to pay his
respects to the new head of the Treasury In con-
versation with Treasury Official Mr.. Bristow
spoke In terms OF the highest praise of President
Cleveland and his administration. He said he
could observe an improved tone In the public SER
methods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-04-08

Great Britainss Demand on Hayti.
THE STATE DEPARTMENT WITHOUT OFFICIAL. NFORMA-
TION ON THE SUBJECT.
The State Department has no official fnf0rma-
ton regarding the reported demand OF Great
Britain for the possession of the Tortugas Island
IN default OF the payment OF the claim on Hayu
for about $780, The claim was considered
by the State Department during Mr. Frelinghuy-
sens administration and it was found to be OF q
very complicated nature, based upon number OF
contracts ceSst0ns, Subcessions &C., and is an In
divldual claim. Correspondence between the State
department and Great Britain on the subject Will
dou0tieSs be commenced as soon as the Depart
ment mas secured all the information relating TO II
available.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-04-08

RELUCTANT CONCESSIONS By CAEADA.-The Clou-
cester fshing schooner Everett steele, which put
IN TO Halifax, N g., Thursday 70 replace hr doTies
and anchors lost on the western Banks, Is TO be
allowed 60 buy gear there. The Ottawa authori-
taes were communicated with by telegraph before
the collector would give the necessary permission,
and favorable reply was received The schooner
having lost her gear during storm, the privilege
of replacing ft u extended In the same manner e
privilege Of repairing b accorded TO any Amegzcaa
nshing vessel
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The ChfcaEO's Steering Gear.
CHANGE In THE PLANS WILL CAUSE A DELAY OF A
MONTH.
The experiments made with the steering gear OF
the Chicago, designed by the naval advisory board
has shown that it Is not a success, and that the
vessel cannot be steered from the piot-house with
out 1nord1nate labor at the wheel The system OF
shafting and beveled gear designed by the board
will be replaced with wire rope and the Change
Will cause delay in the completion Of the vessel
OF at least a month.
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A Hard Fight With Fire.

CHICAGO April ss-A stubborn fire broke out in
the basement OF the Central restaurant at Nos. s5
and a Randolph street last night, and for hours
the fire department fought the flames without
making headway. The fire originated from large
oven In the basement. In the basement were
three storerOOms, two engines, Laundry and an
fire department was fully half hour getting ac-
cess to the fire.
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THE NATIONAL DRILL.
The Texas and Kentucky Companie,
Coming.

MORE NEw ENTRIEstA SOUTHERN JOURNALISTS
sENTAEN1S-THE COLOR QUESTION NOT AN ISSUE.
Mr. De Leon, managing secretary OF the National
Drill, to-day received a telegram notifying him
that the military companies Of San Antonio,
Texas that were reported as intending to with
draw On account OF the participation In the drill
by cOlOred companies would come and enter the
drill
LET THE DARK1ES HAVE SHOW"
Col. McArdle, the veteran journalist of Missis-
slpp1, Is In the city. Speaking of the withdrawal
OF Southern companies from the National Drill be-
cause OF the entry OF colored companies, Col. Nc
Ardle remarked to STAR reporter that he had no
sympathy with any such sentiment. "Let the
darkies have SHOW" he said, ''and II they can
Out-urlll tne whites give them the prizes. II any
OF the white companies are afraid the negroes will
excel Them, let them say so and get out. II they
are not afraid OF that then what's the use Of MAX
Ing any fuss about tt?"
ADDITIONAL ENTRIES, ETC.
Formal entries, notified in advance but delayed
en- route, were yesterday received by the National
Drill committee from the Miller Guards, CO. K, I'd
Texas State troops; the Neatly Rifles, CO. d. Cd
regiment Maine volunteers, and Others. Brig. Gen.
X. G. D. PendietOn, cOmmiSSary general OF indiana
was among the visitors at headquarters yester.
day, as was Col. VIM D. Manu. of the Mann Bou-
dOir Car Co.
Col Castleman, who was at Headquarters yester-
day, said In regard to the color question: t'The
NatlOnal Drlli Is not social matter. 1t certainly
would have been very embarrassing to the drill
committee to exclude a company becaU ,e the mem-
berS thereof were cOlOred. The entry OF negro
companies Will have no effect on the legion, No
action mas been taken In regard to the matter and
none will be taken"
The captain Of the Louisville Light Battery, one
platoon of which had already entered. YESTERDAY
wrote to enter the entire battery
An officer OF the Louisville Light Infantry which
could not compete on account Of date OF Organiza-
ton, also said: 1--WE are going to washington all
the same, just to show the people there what we
could have done in a competition.n
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SHOT DEAD BY A PLAYMATE.
Willie Russell Accidentally Killed by
Harry Adams.
THE BOYS WERE EXAMINING PISTOL, WHEN n WAS
DISCHARGED AND THE BULLET PASSED THROUGH
YOUNG RUssELLs HRARr.

DISCHARGED AND THE BULLET PASSED THROUGH
YOUNG RUssELL's HRART
This morning, about IL O'Clock, in the house of
ms. .. sanders. NO. 4O4 9th street northwest, ".
Russell, the fourteen-year-old stepson OF Gen. F.
Wheaton, of New Orleans, was shot through the
heart and killed by companion about the same
age named Harry Adams, the grandson OF the
Kew. MI. Phillips, OF East Washington.
ABOUT III O'CLOCK this morning young Adams
calied at Gen. WheatOn's Office under the National
Hotel, and asked him to allow Willie to GO out
and play with him. Gen. Wheaton consented and
the Two boys played together until near III O'clock
when they went to Mrs. Sanders house, where
MT "neaton and his stepson occupied q room.
iney entered the basement door and had
walked upstairs to the first landing. They
were examining small "Rob Roy,, 22-caliber
revolver, when the weapon was accidentally dis
cnarlgeu Car Gne ou!let passing through Willie Rus
Selis neart. After the shot was fired the injured
Doy plcked up the weapon which his frightened
Riay%inate % nad dropped on the floor, and put 1t in
and ran to Mrs Rievers, who caught him in her
arms. I'm shot," said the little fellow, as he
placed nus hand on his breast over the heart,
where the bullet had entered, and a minute or two
later De expired. The boy who accidentally dis
charged the weapon ran TO Gen. Wheatons Office
ana tOld him that he had accidentally shot Willie
Gtn WneaUOn hurried home and hastily sent for
physician. DrS. Chamberlin and MarSleller were
summoned, but the wounded boy died before they
reached the house.
Before he died, young Russell stated that the
SnoOtlng was purely accidental. After notifying
RusSelfS step-Iather Adams went to his home on
New Jersey avenue southeast, where he was found
Dy Omcer Breen. He was terribly excited and
overcome with grief He handed to the officer
pear peaI1l-nandled revolver. from which he said the
!atal Shot was fired He said Adams and he got
thelr revOlvers and were going out in the country
TO shoot. When they entered RusSell's house he
(AdaMs) snapped his revolver while showing it to
MS companion, and did not know it was loaded
he was taken In charge by the police.
The revolver taken from RuaSelPS pocket after
he died was found to be loaded but had not been
nled. Coroner Patterson was notified. and Adams
Will be held until the case is investigated